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For all media enquiries contact the NHS Lanarkshire Communications Department by emailing media@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. Please note this media box is only monitored Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
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Winter plans include investment in additional staff and extended openings
NHS Lanarkshire has expressed its full support for a system-wide winter plan aimed at protecting patient safety and ensuring timely, effective care during the busiest months of the year. After receiving formal approval at its October Board meeting, NHS Lanarkshire has...
Waiting List Validation Initiative
A new initiative by NHS Scotland has been launched across Lanarkshire which will ensure our patient waiting lists are up to date and that patients still require to remain on the waiting list. The national service is being delivered by NHS Scotland’s National Elective...
Local man encourages others to share organ donation decision
A local man is encouraging Lanarkshire residents to share their organ donation decision, while he awaits his own life saving transplant. Liam Girvan from Uddingston was put on the list for an organ donor after being diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. The...
Call For People In Lanarkshire To Make Donation Decision Known
NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging people yet to record their donation decision to make it known this Organ and Tissue Donation Week (18-24 September 2023). New statistics release today show that half of people in the NHS Lanarkshire area (51 per cent) have now registered...
Flu Vaccination for Children
Visit our dedicated flu and covid-19 vaccine webpage at www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/covid-19-vaccine/ to view our week by week vaccination guide. Dr Henry Prempeh, Health Protection Consultant and Immunisation Co-ordinator is urging parents and carers to ensure...
Lifeline for survivors of sexual violence
In a life changing initiative to empower young women affected by sexual violence, the Tenancy Sustainment 4 Survivors (TS4S) service has been launched in North Lanarkshire, and will soon be expanding into South Lanarkshire. This pioneering strategy, provided by SAY...
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new cohort of modern apprentices
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed a talented group of modern apprentices into its workforce. NHS Lanarkshire’s Modern Apprenticeship Programme is a great way for 16-24 year olds to get experience directly in the workplace, working within NHS Lanarkshire while studying...
